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  • Trump wants a ‘one-stop shopping’ deal with South Korea on trade and defense, but there is a cost

    May 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Trump wants a ‘one-stop shopping’ deal with South Korea on trade and defense, but there is a cost

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    Shopping
  • K-Beauty defies seasonal slump with record $980 mn in April exports

    May 16, 2025
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    K-Beauty defies seasonal slump with record $980 mn in April exports

    Korean cosmetics displayed in a Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris, France  Global appetite for Korean beauty products shows no…

    history, Japan, Joseon, KT, LG, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media
  • Dawn delivery pioneer Kurly posts 1st quarterly profit

    May 13, 2025
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    Dawn delivery pioneer Kurly posts 1st quarterly profit

    Kurly was founded in 2015 as a gourmet food delivery app Kurly Inc., a pioneer in South Korea’s dawn delivery…

    Shopping
  • MBK’s Lotte Card sale gains momentum amid Homeplus fallout

    May 11, 2025
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    MBK’s Lotte Card sale gains momentum amid Homeplus fallout

    Lotte mobile card interface (Courtesy of Lotte Card)  North Asia-focused private equity firm MBK Partners’ second attempt to exit Lotte…

    Controversy, fail, Hyundai, Lotte, purpose, Samsung, Shinhan Card, Shopping
  • Korea’s top cinema chains seek merger to counter box office slump

    May 8, 2025
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    Korea’s top cinema chains seek merger to counter box office slump

    Lotte Cinema and Megabox are South Korea’s second- and third-largest multiplex chains, respectively (Courtesy of Yonhap) South Korea’s two leading…

    Lotte, Shopping
  • When in S. Korea, it’s a ritual: Foreigners make stops at CU, GS25, 7-Eleven

    May 5, 2025
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    When in S. Korea, it’s a ritual: Foreigners make stops at CU, GS25, 7-Eleven

    CU at Incheon International Airport “When you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair,”…

    Chinese Tourists, coffee, Japan, K-pop, Korean Food, KT, Lotte, Lotte World, purpose, Seoul, Shopping, Social Media, Tourism, travel
  • Introduction/Appreciation thread for Just B for anyone who’s curious about them!

    Apr 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So I’ve seen a lot of people express interest in Just B the past couple of days after Bain came…

    Discussion, family, Jeju, K-pop, KT, Sex, Shopping, Social Media
  • Naver, Kurly tie up to counter e-commerce giant Coupang

    Apr 20, 2025
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    Naver, Kurly tie up to counter e-commerce giant Coupang

    South Korea’s online giant Naver Corp. and the dawn grocery platform service provider Kurly Inc. joined forces with a potential…

    Coupang, LG, Naver, Shopping
  • NiziU’s ‘NiziUniverse’ Shibuya109 Campaign: Solo Poster Images, Store Details & Shibuya Landmark Guide

    Apr 19, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    NiziU’s ‘NiziUniverse’ Shibuya109 Campaign: Solo Poster Images, Store Details & Shibuya Landmark Guide

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment Sony Music Entertainment Japan Shibuya109, the iconic fashion mecca at 2-29-1 Dogenzaka in Shibuya, Tokyo, is…

    Japan, K-pop, Shopping, Tokyo
  • EQT set to invest in KKR-backed fashion unicorn Musinsa

    Apr 14, 2025
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    EQT set to invest in KKR-backed fashion unicorn Musinsa

    A Musinsa outlet in Lotte Time Villas, a shopping mall in Suwon, Korea (Courtesy of Musinsa) EQT, Europe’s largest private…

    family, Lotte, Seoul, Shopping
  • Naver mulls acquiring about 10% stake in Kurly

    Apr 13, 2025
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    Naver mulls acquiring about 10% stake in Kurly

    (Courtesy of Kurly)  Naver Corp. is considering taking over stakes in Kurly Inc. to become South Korea’s dawn delivery service…

    driver, Naver, Shopping
  • Welcome to r/korea!

    Apr 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This subreddit is dedicated to discussions about Korea, covering topics such as news, culture, history, politics, and societal issues. Whether…

    Busan, Discussion, history, Kakao, Korean Art, Korean Language, Military, Politics, Question, request, Seoul, Shopping, travel
  • Koreans’ craving for luxury goods fades away

    Mar 28, 2025
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    Koreans’ craving for luxury goods fades away

    Luxury brand shop floor in Shinsegae Department Store in Jung-gu, Seoul (Courtesy of Yonhap)  Until recently, it was not hard…

    Koreans, LG, LVMH, Seoul, Shopping
  • SoftBank-backed Yanolja raises stake in Modetour as No. 2 shareholder

    Mar 27, 2025
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    SoftBank-backed Yanolja raises stake in Modetour as No. 2 shareholder

    Yanolja is Korea’s top travel platform South Korea’s top travel and accommodation booking platform operator Yanolja Co. has increased its…

    family, purpose, Question, Shopping, travel
  • Naver to build sovereign AI, says founder Lee after return

    Mar 26, 2025
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    Naver to build sovereign AI, says founder Lee after return

    Lee Hae-jin, Naver’s board chair and founder, speaks to reporters after Naver’s annual shareholders’ meeting on March 26, 2025 (Courtesy…

    driver, Naver, Nvidia, Question, Seoul, Shopping, Stress
  • Red flags even before Homeplus crisis: Sales fall, credit ratings cut

    Mar 18, 2025
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    Red flags even before Homeplus crisis: Sales fall, credit ratings cut

    A Homeplus outlet in Seoul (File photo by Yonhap) Even before South Korea’s second-largest hypermarket chain Homeplus Co. was put…

    fail, Lotte, Seoul, Shopping, Stress, Warning
  • ‘If that song is so big, why have I never heard of it?’ – The dumbest argument known to mankind.

    Mar 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I see this argument thrown around way too often, and I need to address how unbelievably flawed it is. The…

    KT, LG, Shopping
  • Where to stay in incheon?

    Mar 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m planning to stay two nights in incheon city sometime this year… where is it the most populated convenient place…

    Seoul, Shopping
  • Shinsegae to double down on hypermarkets as Homeplus falters

    Mar 6, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Shinsegae to double down on hypermarkets as Homeplus falters

    Shinsegae Chairman Chung Yong-jin speaks at a new employee orientation session in February 2025) Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin has…

    Seoul, Shopping
  • MBK Commits to restoring Homeplus operations: MBK Vice Chairman Kim

    Mar 5, 2025
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    MBK Commits to restoring Homeplus operations: MBK Vice Chairman Kim

    MBK Partners Vice Chairman Kim Kwang Il MBK Partners, facing increasing scrutiny over its highly leveraged acquisition of Homeplus Co.,…

    fail, Korea Zinc, Seoul, Shopping
  • S.Korean grocery delivery platform Oasis at forefront to acquire TMON

    Mar 5, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    S.Korean grocery delivery platform Oasis at forefront to acquire TMON

    (Courtesy of Oasis)  South Korea’s grocery delivery platform Oasis Corp., which has been pursuing a foray into a bigger e-commerce…

    fail, request, Seoul, Shopping
  • Korea’s Nextrade stock exchange debuts; YG Entertainment tops 1st day

    Mar 4, 2025
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    Korea’s Nextrade stock exchange debuts; YG Entertainment tops 1st day

    Government officials and company executives at the opening ceremony of Nextrade South Korea’s first alternative stock exchange Nextrade (NXT) started…

    LG, LG Uplus, Lotte, Shopping
  • K-Pop’s Newest Sensation: Hearts2Hearts Featured in DAZED Korea

    Mar 4, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    K-Pop’s Newest Sensation: Hearts2Hearts Featured in DAZED Korea

    As the K-pop scene continues to evolve, SM Entertainment’s newest girl group, Hearts2Hearts, is already making waves with their captivating…

    K-pop, netizens, Seoul, Shopping
  • MBK-owned Homeplus files for corporate revamp with Seoul court

    Mar 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    MBK-owned Homeplus files for corporate revamp with Seoul court

    A Homeplus is seen outside its outet in central Seoul South Korea’s leading hypermarket operator Homeplus Co., wholly owned by…

    Coupang, fail, Lotte, Protest, request, Seoul, Shopping
  • Korea’s beauty wholesaler to invest $10 mn in luxury fashion platform Balaan

    Mar 4, 2025
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    Korea’s beauty wholesaler to invest $10 mn in luxury fashion platform Balaan

    Balaan commercial (File photo) South Korea’s cosmetics wholesaler Silicon2 Co. is set to invest $10 million in financially troubled luxury…

    Shopping
  • S.Korea’s factory output dips in January; Retail sales, investment slow

    Mar 4, 2025
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    S.Korea’s factory output dips in January; Retail sales, investment slow

    Empty shopping street (Courtesy of News1 Korea)  South Korea’s factory production decreased in the first month of this year due…

    Busan, martial law, Shopping
  • Lotte aims to take Lotte Global Logistics public by end-June

    Mar 4, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Lotte aims to take Lotte Global Logistics public by end-June

    Lotte Global Logistics’s truck terminal (Courtesy of Lotte) Lotte Group, grappling with a prolonged downturn in the petrochemical industry, plans…

    Affinity, Lotte, Seoul, Shopping
  • Beauty giant CJ Olive Young to buy Seoul building for $472 mn

    Feb 19, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Beauty giant CJ Olive Young to buy Seoul building for $472 mn

    KDB Life Tower in Seoul (File photo by Moon-Chan Hur) CJ Olive Young Corp., South Korea’s top beauty store chain,…

    Hyundai, LG, Seoul, Shopping
  • Korean e-commerce platforms’ growth cools; Naver Shopping sales down

    Feb 17, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean e-commerce platforms’ growth cools; Naver Shopping sales down

    Naver logo (Courtesy of News1) South Korea’s major e-commerce platforms, including Naver Shopping, are showing signs of slowing growth amid…

    Coupang, driver, Naver, Seoul, Shopping
  • Shin & Kim’s Jeong Hae Sung named Korea’s most influential M&A lawyer

    Feb 16, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Shin & Kim’s Jeong Hae Sung named Korea’s most influential M&A lawyer

    Shin & Kim partner Jeong Hae Sung (Screenshot captured from Shin & Kim website) Jeong Hae Sung, a partner of…

    Genesis, Korea Zinc, LG, Medical, Samsung, Shopping
  • Sale of Doosan Tower attracts bids from IGIS, Kiwoom, Korea Investment

    Feb 10, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Sale of Doosan Tower attracts bids from IGIS, Kiwoom, Korea Investment

    Doosan Tower, the most visible shopping mall in the Dongdaemun fashion market The much-anticipated sale of Doosan Tower in Seoul’s…

    Hyundai, Seoul, Shopping
  • Naver founder to return as board chair; 2024 earnings solid

    Feb 7, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Naver founder to return as board chair; 2024 earnings solid

    Naver founder and GIO Lee Hae-jin  Lee Hae-jin, the founder of South Korea’s No. 1 internet portal operator Naver Corp.,…

    Naver, Nvidia, Seoul, Shopping
  • Korean beauty giants Amorepacific, LG H&H resurrect from China woes

    Feb 6, 2025
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    Korean beauty giants Amorepacific, LG H&H resurrect from China woes

    Sulwhasoo is AmorePacific’s premium cosmetics brand South Korea’s two largest cosmetics makers, Amorepacific Corp. and LG H&H Co., are recovering…

    history, Japan, LG, Millennials, Seoul, Shopping
  • NPS closes $1.6 bn Korean office deal; SEMA may buy NCSOFT office

    Feb 6, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    NPS closes $1.6 bn Korean office deal; SEMA may buy NCSOFT office

    One Grove in Magok, Seoul The National Pension Service (NPS) has completed the purchase of One Grove for 2.3 trillion…

    BTS, Samsung, Seoul, Shopping
  • Funding to Korean tech startups at 7-year low; seed-funding soars

    Feb 3, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Funding to Korean tech startups at 7-year low; seed-funding soars

    Rebellions founder and CEO Park Sung-hyun New funding to South Korean tech startups dropped to its lowest levels in seven…

    Medical, Shopping
  • Korean B2B fintech firm Dozn plans Kosdaq IPO for $202.5 mn market cap

    Jan 31, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Korean B2B fintech firm Dozn plans Kosdaq IPO for $202.5 mn market cap

    (Captured from Dozn’s website) South Korea’s business-to-business fintech service provider Dozn is planning an initial public offering on the Kosdaq…

    Kakao, Shopping, Social Media
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History of Korea

  • Exploring Ancient Korea: A Journey into Pre-HistoryOctober 12, 2017
    Introduction to Pre-Historic Korea The timeline of ancient Korea before documented history is a fascinating yet challenging area of study.… Read more: Exploring Ancient Korea: A Journey into Pre-History
  • The Rise and Fall of Go Joseon and the Emergence of the Three KingdomsOctober 19, 2017
    Introduction to Go Joseon The Go Joseon dynasty, often considered a pivotal era in Korean history, emerged around the end… Read more: The Rise and Fall of Go Joseon and the Emergence of the Three Kingdoms
  • The Rise and Fall of Korea’s Three Kingdoms: A Story of Power, Conflict, and UnificationNovember 30, 2017
    Introduction to the Three Kingdoms The Three Kingdoms period in Korea, encompassing approximately from the 1st century BCE to the… Read more: The Rise and Fall of Korea’s Three Kingdoms: A Story of Power, Conflict, and Unification
  • Choe Chi-wonFebruary 14, 2018
    Introduction to Choe Chi-won Choe Chi-won, born in 857, stands as a notable figure in Korean history, specifically during the… Read more: Choe Chi-won
  • King Gwanggaeto the GreatMay 14, 2018
    Introduction to King Gwanggaeto King Gwanggaeto the Great, a pivotal figure in Korean history, ruled from 395 to 413 CE… Read more: King Gwanggaeto the Great
  • Won HyoOctober 14, 2018
    Introduction to Won Hyo Won Hyo, a prominent figure in Korean history, is celebrated for his profound impact on the… Read more: Won Hyo
  • Jang BogoApril 14, 2019
    Introduction to Jang Bogo Jang Bogo, a prominent historical figure from the Silla Dynasty, played a pivotal role in shaping… Read more: Jang Bogo
  • GyebaekApril 14, 2019
    Introduction to Gyebaek Gyebaek is a prominent historical figure in Korean history, particularly known for his role as a general… Read more: Gyebaek
  • King MuryeongSeptember 14, 2019
    Introduction to King Muryeong King Muryeong, reigning from 501 to 523 AD, stands as one of the most influential monarchs… Read more: King Muryeong
  • The Rise and Fall of the Goryeo Dynasty: A Precursor to the Joseon EraJanuary 3, 2020
    Introduction to the Goryeo Dynasty The Goryeo Dynasty, established in 918 AD by the notable general Wang Geon, marks a… Read more: The Rise and Fall of the Goryeo Dynasty: A Precursor to the Joseon Era

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Helplines in Korea

112  | Police

Call to report life-threatening situations and emergencies requiring law enforcement. Text service and location tracking service is also available.

119 | Fire & Ambulance

The fire department and health emergencies requiring ambulance service. There’s also an English reporting section on their website.

182 | Missing Persons & Stolen Vehicles

This line is also used for non-emergency reports and requests such as inquiring about the cost of a fine for a traffic violation, information on car licenses, and how to contact officers in charge of specific cases.

1339 | Korea Center for Disease Control (KCDC) Foreigner Helpline

Particularly useful during the 2015 MERS scare, the KCDC provides foreigners with information about first-aid and diseases in English, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Mongolian.

1366 | Seoul Women’s Help Hotline

Not necessarily English-friendly and not outside of Seoul, this 24-hour service immediate response line for women involved in domestic abuse, sexual violence or prostitution should still be kept handy.

1330 | Korea Tourism Organization’s Travel Helpline

Tourism and translation services. The service is available 24/7 and provides information on tourist sites, transportation, restaurants, and more.

120 | Seoul Municipal Government Info

The Seoul “Dasan” helpline provides information on restaurants (Korean and international cuisines), transportation (bus, subway, taxi, etc.), Korean language schools, interpretation services, legal consulting, lost items, volunteer services, daily living in Seoul, and tourism. Available languages are Chinese, English, Japanese, Mongolian and Vietnamese from 9 am to 10 pm.

1345 | Immigration

Foreign resident can to ask just about any immigration-related question. Keep in mind that they tend to be on the negative side, as it’s the safer way for them to answer. Tip: Get their name and information so that if you visit the immigration office and get a different story you can tell them that you were told otherwise…

1331 | National Human Rights Commission of Korea

Call here to get information on human rights laws and social justice in Korea, as well as get assistance with filing a complaint and even receive counseling.

110 | National Government Call Center

This phone number is available for the public to call and inquire about anything from government policy to civil complaints. Available in 20 different languages.

Useful Official Links on Korea

Korean Arts

  • Archive of Gugak 국악아카이브
  • Artsnet 미술포탈 아츠넷
  • Digital Archive of Performing Arts 공연예술 디지털 아카이브
  • Intangible Heritage Digital Archive 무형유산 디지털 아카이브
  • Korea Digital Archives for the Arts 한국예술디지털아카이브
  • National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea 국립현대미술관
  • ​National Museum of Korea 국립중앙박물관
  • Seoul Photo Archives 서울사진아카이브

Korean Cinema

  • HANCINEMA The Korean Movie & Drama Database
  • Intangible Heritage Digital Archive 무형유산 디지털 아카이브
  • KMDb 한국영화데이터베이스
  • Korea Digital Archives for the Arts 한국예술디지털아카이브
  • Korean Annual Box Office Results 영화진흥위원회 박스오피스
  • Korean Film Archive 한국영상자료원
  • Korean Film Archive YouTube Channel
  • Korean Film Biz Zone
  • Korean Film Council 한국영화진흥위원회
  • KTV National Record Film 한국정책방송원 e영상역사관
  • North Korean film 북한영화 (통일부 북한자료센타)

Language & Literature

  • The Academy of Korean Studies 한국학 중앙 연구원
  • DLKL (한국 문학 디지털 도서관) by 한국문학번역원Digital Library of Korean Literature
  • The Korea Comparative Literature Association 한국비교문학회
  • The Korean Association of Language Sciences 한국언어과학회
  • Korean Literature Archive
  • Korean Literature Author Data Service
  • Korean Literature E-books in Multiple Languages
  • The Learned Society of Modern Korean Literature 한국현대문학회
  • The Modern Linguistic Society of Korea 한국현대언어학회
  • The Society of Korean Oral Literature 한국 구비 문학회
  • 국어 능력 인증 시험 (한국언어문화연구원)
  • 근대 문학 종합 목록 (국립 중앙 도서관)A comprehensive database for Korean modern literature. The site provides a search for authors and titles.
  • 한국 고전 종합 DB
  • 한글 학회 (Korean Language Society)

Statistical Sources

Government sources

  • Statistics Korea (KOSTAT 통계청)
  • Korean Statistical Information Sources (KOSIS 국가통계포털)
  • Open DATA Portal (공공 데이터 포털)

Themed statistics

  • Korean Social Science Data Archive (KOSSDA) 한국사회과학자료원
  • North Korean Statistics 북한통계 (KOISS)
  • 경제통계시스템 (Economic Statistics System)
  • 국가교육통계정보센터 (Korea National Center for Education Statistics & Information)
  • 노동통계 (Labour Statistics)
  • Media Statistics (Korea Press Foundation)
  • Trade Statistics (수출입통계, 관세청 Korea Customs Service)

History related sources

  • 한국역사정보통합시스템 (국사편찬워원회)
  • 한국사 데이터베이스
  • Kyujanggak Institute (규장각 한국학 연구원)Seoul National University Kyujanggak Institute for Korean studies
  • 한국학 디지털 아카이브
  • The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty 조선 왕조 실록
  • The Daily Records of Royal Secretariat of Joseon Dynasty 승정원 일기
  • 朝鮮王朝実録 (東京大学東洋文化研究所)
  • Korean Image Archive (한국 이미지 자료원)2,400 historic, original photographs of Korea (primarily focus on images captured pre-1970, and 35mm color slides) are available for research, presentation, lectures and other forms of scholarly works.
  • Sajin Taehan Min’guk (사진 대한민국)a collection of photographic records that vividly capture the people’s daily lives and social changes.
  • Academy of Korean Studies [한국학 디지털 아카이브]

Bibliographies and Indexes

  • 한국학술지인용색인 Korea Citation Index
  • KORCIS: 한국 고문헌 종합 목록 (국립중앙도서관)Korean Old and Rare Collection Information System
  • 近代朝鮮関係書籍データベース (東京大学東洋文化研究所)
  • 한국 잡지 박물관 DB